technology

How to find a hidden camera planted by your landlord, Airbnb host, or another creep

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 8, 2025 - 9:30AM

Close up of a young Japanese woman using a laptop on a couch in the living room

We asked NYC’s chatbot our real estate questions. Here’s what it got wrong

… for legal or professional advice and to double check the information provided … The chatbot chugs along … Mayor Eric … working with the city to improve the service and ensure the outputs are accurate and grounded on the citys official … answers for all of them When Brick asked the chatbot general questions about services landlords are required to …

By Celia Young |April 12, 2024 - 12:30PM

Products + Services

9 reasons to add smart lighting to your NYC apartment or brownstone

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 10, 2023 - 9:30AM

Architect and designer Ben Uyeda has teamed up with Skipp to create highly curated kitchen designs.

Products + Services

Want a faster renovation? Artificial intelligence can speed up the design process and save you money

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 4, 2022 - 9:30AM

Roommates + Landlords

Do I need a landlord's permission to install a smart lock on my apartment's front door?

By Austin Havens-Bowen |April 28, 2022 - 1:00PM

Products + Test-drives

The apps you need to make your life easier in NYC

By Austin Havens-Bowen |October 28, 2021 - 12:30PM

Products + Test-drives

A guide to rental apps: StreetEasy, HotPads, Replay Listings, & more

By Austin Havens-Bowen |August 27, 2021 - 1:30PM

The Market

Brick Underground's 2021 guide to co-living spaces in NYC: How to tell the communal disruptors apart

… last survey of this phenomenon that is disrupting the New York City rental market Its true that a few companies are no … Jeff Holzmann COO of iintoo a global commercial real estate investment firm says coliving is an ideal fit for …

By Mimi OConnor |August 23, 2021 - 2:30PM